As an international student who had never been to California before coming to Pepperdine, one thing became very clear to me during my first year: to live in Malibu, you need a car. Although I have come to realize California is an interesting place, with its cinematic history for the movie buffs, natural parks for the hiking enthusiasts and gnarly waves for the surfers, last … [Read more...] about Good News: Rolling in California
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Good News: A Girl and Her Car Reunited Again
It's 10 p.m., on a Saturday night in September, and I'm rounding the corner off the I-10 west to Pacific Coast Highway. Usually, at this hour, the roads have emptied a bit, and the sound of waves crashing on the shore is audible again. On a Saturday, traffic is still bustling, cars are still honking and headlights are still illuminating the highway. I've only been driving … [Read more...] about Good News: A Girl and Her Car Reunited Again
Pepperdine Prepares to Power More Chargers
Sophomore Samantha Conant searches for an open charging spot on campus for her electric vehicle. With the limited electric vehicle spaces, Conant said she sometimes has to look off-campus. Photos by Louise Brickman Over the next decade, the number of electric cars in the state of California will grow exponentially, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom's website. The state banned the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Prepares to Power More Chargers
Opinion: Find Gratitude Without a Car
Art by HeeJoo RohAs a car-less student at Pepperdine, it can feel like I am stuck on campus. If you are facing a similar situation, don’t give up hope yet — I've found there are many benefits to living on campus without owning a vehicle.As I navigate my first semester at Pepperdine, I’ve found countless opportunities to build relationships, tap into on-campus … [Read more...] about Opinion: Find Gratitude Without a Car
Introducing Virtual Parking Permits to Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus
Cars parked in the George Page Lot on Aug. 16. Previously, DPS identified cars using printed parking stickers and now will identify them by their license plates. Photo by Lucian Himes Pepperdine is introducing virtual parking permits starting in August 2022. As cars enter and park on campus, license plate recognition (LPR) cameras will scan license plates, according to the … [Read more...] about Introducing Virtual Parking Permits to Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus